1971 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Carina | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Carina | LS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3091 mm |
